July 7 – 13, 2014 THE WEEK IN CHINESE ASTROLOGY

Highlights this week are double Horse Thursday, double Sheep Friday, and a Full Moon on Monkey Saturday at 4:25 am PDT!

Mon July 7 is Earth RABBIT day, the fortunate golden Rabbit. Moon trines Sun and Neptune for increased Rabbit sensitivity and interest in emotions. But Moon conjuncts Saturn can be a worrier, and Rabbit is naturally pessimistic. If unstable with Sun, Mars, Uranus, and Pluto in a square, Sun trines Saturn to stay with what you know works. Moon trines Mercury and Venus to talk about your feelings. Make this a caring and compassionate Rabbit day, not a time for criticisms. Rabbit day luck strong for Rabbit, Sheep, Dog, and Pig. Rabbit hours 5 – 7 am.

Tues July 8 is Metal DRAGON day, the powerful white Dragon. Sun squares Mars and Uranus, and opposes Pluto, to cause a commotion. Fate is in your hands today about how you chose to behave. Take the high road! Do not react to slights. Mars trines Mercury and Venus so be a lover not a fighter. Easy to go to extremes on a Metal Dragon day. Clear up your clutter instead. Dragon day luck strong for Dragon, Rat, Snake, and Monkey. Dragon hours 7 – 9 am.

Wed July 9 is Metal SNAKE day. Moon trines Uranus to fresh up your environment, shed your skin, and feel free. Moon squares Neptune so more sensitive to your environment. Snake craves beauty and can add flowers, plants, art; whatever you need to create beauty. Mars aspects for social enjoyment this evening but Snake prefers an intimate group not a crowd. Snake day luck strong for Snake, Ox, Dragon, and Phoenix (Rooster).

Thurs July 10 is DOUBLE HORSE day: Water Horse day in this Wood Horse year! Moon is opposite Mercury and Venus so logical thinking trumped by acting on immediate feelings. Could be frustrated by squares so keep moving forward. Stay strong and brave like a Horse! You can slow down tomorrow on double Sheep day. Energy builds to Full Moon on Saturday. Double Horse day luck strong for Horse, Tiger, Sheep, and Dog.

Fri July 11 is DOUBLE SHEEP day: Water Sheep day in this Metal Sheep month! Moon conjunct Pluto can be overwhelmed by feelings. Take care and nurture self and others. Emotions run deep. Not a time for firm plans or rules. Sun squares Mars and Uranus possible irritability, fussiness, or some kind of disruption. Sun conjunct Jupiter helps to learn from life, and for a positive outlook not Sheep pessimism. Energy builds to Full Moon tomorrow. Double Sheep day luck strong for Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, and Pig. Sheep hours 1 – 3 pm.

Sat July 12 is a Full Moon at 4:25 am PDT on Wood MONKEY day. Moon opposite Sun conjunct Jupiter so energy is high, Monkey loves to flirt, and everyone wants to be free! Multiple Mars aspects bring energy for action. Time to go and do. Entertain, get out of town, or innovate what you want on this Monkey day Full Moon. Big squares in the heavens, but don’t let that stop you. Monkey day luck strong for Monkey, Rat, Dragon, and Snake. Monkey hours 3 – 5 pm. Happy Full Moon!

Sun July 13 is Wood PHOENIX (Rooster) day. Continue to bask in the glow of the Full Moon as Venus trines Mars for love, sex, and romance. Give up the fight and make love not war. Mercury trines Neptune for creative imagination and good ideas. A nice day to just relax, or cut loose and not worry or plan. Phoenix day luck strong for Phoenix, Ox, Dragon, and Snake. Phoenix hours 5 – 7 pm.